Unexpected Encounter at Letoile Parlor

I do not want to see you again. I am angry at myself for what I have done.

We haven’t seen each other for five months or more. But last night, we met at Letoile

Parlor. I didn’t expect to see you there, but I found you seated in front

of me. You probably noticed that I immediately looked down the minute I saw you.

Why I behaved that way, you will soon know. For the time being, it is enough for

you to know that something had sneaked into my breast causing my flesh to shudder. I lost my appetite

for ice cream. I was forced to look up when you asked: “Say, Kid,

where have you been all these months?” You probably observed how long it took me to answer you